1.0 FTE Federal Programs Grants Coordinator, Title 1 7/1/2025 start date Job Listing at Federal Programs Department in Palmer, AK (Job ID 11681)

Description

Federal Programs Grants Coordinator-Title 1
Position open until filled
Salary:  FY26 $61,516 - $79,941 DOE (for 260 day contract)
Starting 7/1/2025   Class Summary:
The Grants Coordinator will primarily manage Title I schools, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding documentation and grant funding. This role involves overseeing Title I expenditures, coordinating required reporting, and ensuring proper documentation is in place for state and federal monitoring. The coordinator will work closely with school personnel, community partners, and external agencies to guarantee compliance, promote academic success, and eliminate barriers to educational access.
 
Required Qualifications:

• Experience working in public schools, preferably with Title I programs
• In-depth knowledge of Title I regulations and grant management
• Strong understanding of data interpretation and dissemination
• Proficient in using technology, including word processing, data management tools, and learning management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Previous education, training, work, or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the various tasks listed.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

 
Essential Functions of the Position:

• Grant Management & Documentation: Ensure Title I grant expenditures are processed accurately, maintaining fidelity to program goals and compliance requirements.
• State & Federal Compliance: Compile and submit necessary documentation and data for state and federal monitoring of Title I programs.
• Staff Coordination & Training: Assist in the coordination and training of school personnel regarding Title I procedures, ensuring staff is knowledgeable about compliance and documentation.
• Data Integrity: Correlate district reports with state-level reports to ensure data accuracy and consistency, preventing discrepancies in reporting.
• Collaboration with School Personnel: Work directly with school staff to ensure proper use of Title I funds, including supporting the needs of eligible students.
• Community Outreach: Foster positive relationships with community partners, ensuring students and families are supported both academically and socially.
• Provides training for district staff to increase awareness of Title I funding, legal responsibilities, and documentation practices.
• Organizes a districtwide calendar of supplemental classes, programs, and events designed to support Title I students.
• Represents the district positively by maintaining clear communication with school personnel and community stakeholders, including updates through social media and district webpage/posts.
• Responds to policy and procedural inquires not requiring the Supervisors attention.
• Prepares grant information and calendar for School Board, i.e. List of Title 1 engagement activities.
• Assists with developing, tracking, analyzing, amending, and reporting of grant documentation.
• Assists in the compilation of grant applications and revisions to grant funding agencies. Follows up as needed for timely approvals and reporting.
• Assists in grant application requests and information for the grant management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
 Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills.          
• Computer operations to include advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets and the district's accounting system.
• Thorough knowledge of federal program grant regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal grant budgeting processes.
• Thorough knowledge of office skills to include computer operations, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and basic office management/accounting skills.
• Excellent knowledge with Microsoft and Google apps.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• New District application through Applicant Tracking
• Letter of interest
• Resume 

Date Posted:   April 2nd, 2025
Posting closes 4:30pm on: April 9th, 2025
                                                  
Application will be reviewed beginning:   April 10th, 2025
 
Open Until Filled
 
Application can be printed from the internet at:
http://www.matsuk12.us/jobs
      e-mail:  Bethany.Lyons@matsuk12.us
or by calling (907) 746-9242
 
 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, with the American with Disabilities Act, and with all other state and federal employment laws.  The District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  Should you need any assistance for any reason during any stage of the employment process, please discuss your needs with a member of the Human Resources Staff.  Every effort will be made to reasonably accommodate you in this process.

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